2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2026 Grand Cherokee’s look is newly cleaned-up and deliberately modern—fresh front fascias, a new grille, and redesigned LED headlamps that give the face a more precise, road-ready expression. That design update matters because it reads differently at each trim level: the entry points keep a classic, unforced profile, while the upper trims lean into a darker, more tailored vibe that looks especially sharp under Wisconsin winter skies. Wheel choice is where the trim personalities get loud without shouting. Laredo runs 18-inch Fine Silver wheels, while Laredo Altitude turns the tone deeper with 18-inch High-Gloss Black. Limited keeps it polished with 18-inch wheels featuring High-Gloss Black pockets, Limited 4xe moves to an 18-inch Machined Face with Black Noise accents, and Trailhawk 4xe adds its own 18-inch Mid-Gloss Granite Crystal finish. Step up and the stance changes—Limited Altitude gets 20-inch High-Gloss Black, Limited Reserve carries 20-inch Black Noise, Summit lands on 21-inch Machined Gray with Granite Crystal pockets, Obsidian goes 21-inch Black Noise, and Summit 4xe completes the picture with 21-inch wheels finished in machined faces and High-Gloss Black pockets.

For 2026, the headline is the new 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo engine paired with a new Gen IV transmission, engineered to elevate horsepower, torque, and efficiency versus the prior gas engine. Output is rated at 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, with manufacturer estimates up to 21/27 city/highway mpg, and it unlocks a maximum towing capacity of 6,200 pounds—serious muscle for boats, campers, and everything that turns a Racine County weekend into an event. If electrification is part of your plan, the 2.0L I4 Turbo PHEV 4xe delivers a different kind of punch: up to 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, manufacturer-estimated up to 56 MPGe, and an estimated 25 miles of all-electric range for errands that don’t need gasoline at all. Towing remains stout here too, with up to 6,000 pounds—because efficiency feels better when it doesn’t come with a compromise.

Grand Cherokee performance is built around control—on pavement, on gravel, and on the half-plowed road you meet before sunrise. Selec-Terrain traction management lets the vehicle switch between five specialized 4x4 drive modes—Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, and Mud/Sand—so the SUV’s behavior matches the surface instead of forcing you to “drive around” the conditions. And when the route turns from highway to two-track, the available Quadra-Lift air suspension uses electronic semiactive damping to lower the vehicle at speed for aerodynamics, then raise it to clear obstacles when the terrain stops being polite. Capability doesn’t end with a dial or a lift. Three available 4x4 systems—Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II, and Quadra-Drive II with a rear electronic limited-slip differential—let you choose the hardware that fits your style of travel, whether that means confidence in sloppy weather or deliberate traction off-road. Add the Trail Rated badge (earned by Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee 4xe) and you’re talking about an SUV engineered around traction, ground clearance, maneuverability, articulation, and water fording—five words that translate nicely into real-world assurance.

Inside, the 2026 Grand Cherokee trades clutter for clarity. The cabin is anchored by a 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 NAV touchscreen with newly-standard navigation, paired with a 10.25-inch digital cluster display—so the driver’s information is crisp, central, and easy to parse at a glance. For the front passenger, a class-exclusive available interactive touchscreen display adds a second command zone, including the ability to send route updates to the main screen without leaning across the console like it’s 2009. Comfort has real substance here, not just a promise. Available 16-way power-adjustable front seats add memory presets and an available massage mode, and the mood of the cabin can shift with available multicolor ambient LED lighting. If you’re building space around people and gear, the two-row Grand Cherokee offers seating for five and up to 70.8 cubic feet of cargo space; Grand Cherokee L (3-row) expands seating up to seven and reaches up to 84.6 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded. On the L, details feel thoughtfully domestic—available power-folding third-row bench, two USB-A and two USB-C ports per row, and available rear-seat entertainment with Amazon Fire TV.

The 2026 Grand Cherokee’s safety story is built around awareness, not alarm bells. Available Hands-Free Active Driving Assist blends sensor data and speed control to allow hands-free driving while you keep eyes on the road; it also monitors driver attentiveness and can issue visual and audible alerts if it detects distraction or fatigue. For nighttime driving—those long, dark stretches between towns—the available Night Vision Camera uses infrared sensors to scan for pedestrians and animals up to 328 feet ahead, adding a layer of foresight that headlights alone can’t replicate. On trims equipped for it, Active Driving Assist can help with subtle steering and acceleration adjustments to maintain lane centering and a set following distance. Beyond that, Grand Cherokee offers a deep bench of driver-assist tools that cover the moments drivers actually worry about: Intersection Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection, Active Lane Management, ParkView back up camera with ParkSense park assist, and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection. It’s a calm kind of confidence—exactly what you want when you’re threading through Milwaukee traffic or backing into a tight spot in downtown Burlington.